Health articles
Guides to lab tests, preparing for them, and staying well.
Our service · 9 Oct 2026
What to expect at a home sample collection
Booking a test at home with Lord's Path takes a few minutes. Here is what happens from booking to report, and how to make the visit quick and easy.
Heart health · 9 Oct 2026
Your lipid profile explained: cholesterol in plain numbers
High cholesterol has no symptoms, but it is one of the main causes of heart attacks. Here is what each number on a lipid profile means and what you can do about it.
Diabetes · 9 Oct 2026
Checking for diabetes: fasting sugar, PP sugar and HbA1c
Diabetes often has no symptoms for years. Here is what each sugar test shows, the numbers doctors use, and who should be checked and how often.
Vitamins · 9 Oct 2026
Vitamin D and B12: why so many of us run low
Despite all the sunshine, most Indians are low on vitamin D, and vegetarians often run short of B12. Here is why, the signs to look for, and when a test is worth it.
Thyroid · 9 Oct 2026
Thyroid tests explained: TSH, T3 and T4
Thyroid problems are common, and especially so in women. Here is what TSH, T3 and T4 measure, what a high or low result usually means, and how to prepare for the test.
Understanding your report · 9 Oct 2026
Your CBC report, made simple
The complete blood count is the most common blood test there is. Here is what haemoglobin, white cells and platelets tell your doctor, and how to read your own report.
Seasonal health · 9 Oct 2026
Monsoon fevers: dengue, malaria or typhoid, and which test to take when
A fever after the rains can be one of several infections, and each is found by a different test at a different point in the illness. Here is which test helps when, and the signs that need a doctor straight away.
Preparing for tests · 9 Oct 2026
Fasting before a blood test: what to do and what to avoid
Some blood tests need an empty stomach to be accurate. Here is how long to fast, what you can drink, and what to do about your medicines.
